Rechercher une news

Fikrat Mammadov, Minister of Justice, presents recent developments of local democracy in Azerbaijan  [15/10/2014]

''Congresss monitoring missions and recommendations have been helpful in terms of identification of areas which could be further improved regarding local governance in Azerbaijan'', stated Fikrat Mammadov, Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan, adressing the 27th Session. He underlined, in particular, the key role of the newly adopted law On Public Participation in development of democratic institutions. ''This very law provides for closer interaction between the public and municipalities as well as for ensuring openness and transparency of their activity,'' he explained. ''Moreover, taking into account the key role of municipal associations in terms of promotion of local democracy, coordination and organization of municipal activities we managed to create national associations of municipalities,'' he added. M. Mammadov also underlined as a positive trend the engagement of youth which increased significantly and reached almost 30% in the last elections. ''Local and regional authorities have a crucial role to play in supporting young people in becoming fulfilled and responsible citizens. This role is a vital task if we are to ensure the sustainability and quality of civic and professional life for future generations,'' he said.  

Speech  

Fikrat Mammadov, ministre de la Justice, pr�sente les r�cents d�veloppements concernant la d�mocratie locale en Azerba�djan  [15/10/2014]

� Les missions de suivi et les recommandations du Congr�s ont contribu� � identifier des aspects de la gouvernance locale en Azerba�djan qui pourront �tre encore am�lior�s �, a d�clar� Fikrat Mammadov, ministre de la Justice, s�exprimant lors de la 27e session. Il a soulign� en particulier le r�le cl� jou� par la nouvelle loi sur la participation publique dans le d�veloppement des institutions d�mocratiques. � Cette loi met en place une interaction plus �troite entre la soci�t� civile et les collectivit�s ; elle assure l�ouverture et la transparence de l�action municipale �, a-t-il expliqu�. � En outre, compte tenu du r�le central des associations de communes dans la promotion de la d�mocratie locale, et dans la coordination et l�organisation des activit�s municipales, nous avons cr�� des associations nationales de communes � a-t-il ajout�. M. Mammadov a �galement soulign�, parmi les tendances positives, que la participation des jeunes a augment� de mani�re significative pour atteindre presque 30 % aux derni�res �lections. � Les collectivit�s locales et r�gionales ont un r�le crucial � jouer pour aider les jeunes � devenir des citoyens �panouis et responsables. C�est une mission essentielle si nous voulons assurer aux g�n�rations futures un cadre de vie p�renne et de qualit�, dans la vie citoyenne autant que professionnelle �, a-t-il d�clar�.  

Discours (anglais)